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ING: Greece Sets Strong Tourism Foundations in 2023

Greece is among the few countries in Southern Europe to have fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism levels in 2023.

Commission Sees Growth for Greece Stable at 2.3% in 2024

The Greek economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2024 on the back of a 2.2 percent rise in 2023, said the European Commission.

Minister: Greece Places Tourism at Center of its Growth Model

Greece aims to work with other countries, address shared challenges, and explore new prospects and synergies in tourism.

Ioannina and Epirus Tourism Bodies Want Gov’t Support

Ioannina and Epirus tourism professionals are reiterating their call to the government to include the region in national promotional actions.

ITB Berlin 2024: Huge Demand from International Exhibitors, Event Almost Fully Booked

Almost 90% of ITB Berlin's exhibition area is occupied, only a few weeks before the travel trade show opens its doors.

Greece Set to Introduce its ‘Boutique Hotels’ to the World

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ “Boutique Hotel” certification program, now counting 200 units, is ready to introduce its certified members abroad.

Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off

Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually.

Greece Aims to Attract Tourism from the ‘Vast’ Indian Market

Greece is aiming to reach out to the Indian market hoping to reignite interest and boost tourist flows between the two countries.

Greece Sees Big Gains from GNTO-Expedia Tourism Partnership

A partnership between Greece's tourism board and Expedia delivered impressive year-over-year results in bookings, room nights and the average daily spend of visitors.

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens Generate €60 Million in 2023

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens in 2023 generated 60 million euros in revenues, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greece Holds Talks with Tripadvisor on Tourism Collaboration

The Greek Tourism Ministry discussed the possibility of collaborating with Tripadvisor to promote Greece.

Greek Tourism Minister Seeks to Bolster Ties with US, Canada

Greece – US cooperation in tourism topped Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni’s agenda during her visit to New York last week.

ETC: Europe’s Long-haul Recovery Slow Due to Asia – North America Variations

Although global tourism levels are fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, long-haul recovery to Europe is still slow.

UK Demand for Holidays in Greece Going Strong, Says GNTO

Interest in holidays in Greece appears to be strong in the UK based on feedback collected by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in London.

TUI Group: Q1 Revenue Up by 15%, Greece a Favorite Destination

TUI Group said that revenues grew by 15% in the first quarter of the year with Greece among its most popular travel destinations in 2024.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece’s New Short-term Rental Regulation Unclear for Property Owners

Certain sections of Greece's new regulation on short-term rental activity are "unclear", according to property owners.

HCH: Tourism’s Major Challenges are Climate Crisis, Energy Transition, Staff Shortage

Greek tourism is facing critical issues, with the climate crisis, energy transition and staff shortage at the forefront.

Greece is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister

Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects.

ETC Athens Event Casts Spotlight on Greece and Attica

Athens and Attica came into the spotlight during the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) annual meeting held in the Greek capital.